Who should be tested for chlamydia?

In brief:
Age, sexual risks

First, anyone who is sexually active and has symptoms that can be caused by chlamydia, i.

e. penile or vaginal discharge, uncomfortable urination, etc. With no symptoms, standard recommendations (e.g. by CDC) are for routine testing at least once a year of all women up to age 20 if they have ever had sex; also those 21-30 with >1 partner, partner with other partners, etc. Uncommon after age 30.

In brief:
Age, sexual risks

First, anyone who is sexually active and has symptoms that can be caused by chlamydia, i.

e. penile or vaginal discharge, uncomfortable urination, etc. With no symptoms, standard recommendations (e.g. by CDC) are for routine testing at least once a year of all women up to age 20 if they have ever had sex; also those 21-30 with >1 partner, partner with other partners, etc. Uncommon after age 30.
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In brief:
Most people

Once you are in a stable relationship and are sure neither of you have chlamydia you can stop testing. The symptoms of chlamydia can be silent. Untreated it can cause infertility.

In brief:
Most people

If you are sexually active, you should be tested for chlamydia.

Once you are in a stable relationship and are sure neither of you have chlamydia you can stop testing. The symptoms of chlamydia can be silent. Untreated it can cause infertility.
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